Ellen DeGeneres’ Top 10 Musical Moments That Prove She’s Ready For “American Idol”

I hope everyone is as psyched as I am about Ellen DeGeneres being crowned the new “American Idol” judge. Finally, someone funny on the panel who’ll do way more than pour effusive love over contestants or mercilessly mock them! Sure, I’ll miss Paula’s psychotic behavior, but instead of laughing at Paula, I’ll be laughing with Ellen. I think it’s safe to say that she’ll steal all of Simon, Kara, and Randy’s thunder.

We know Ellen likes to dance, but what does she know about music? A lot, apparently. Here are Ellen’s 10 best musical moments, which prove that she is extremely “Idol”-ready. Like in this clip, where she learns about harmony while Christmas caroling with Britney Spears.